Delayed Male Puberty

Delayed Puberty (Male)

Highly practical and updated with the latest available data, this second edition of Male Hypogonadism: Basic, Clinical and Therapeutic Principles cogently presents a large body of scientific information on male reproductive endocrinology to provide a[books.google.com]

However, determining its causes can often present clinicians with a difficult puzzle to piece together. Although delayed puberty is a common pediatric endocrine condition, determining its etiology can present a hefty clinical challenge.[endocrinenews.endocrine.org]

Now in a revised second edition, this comprehensive text covers all aspects of malehypogonadism from the basic science to clinical management, comprehensively explaining and applying new insights to the treatment of hypogonadal men.[books.google.com]

Malehypogonadism is the underactivity of the gonads (testes) which leads to a deficiency of the hormone testosterone. Without testosterone, the development of the genitalia and secondary sexual characteristics is impaired.[healthhype.com]

malepuberty inadequate gonadal steroid secretion due to defection LH FSH from anterior pituitary due to defective production of GnRH from hypo pituitary secondary male hypogonadism, low T, and or sperm with low or inappropriately LH and LSH indicates[brainscape.com]

See also Testicular failure Constitutional delay Gonadotrophin releasing hormone stimulation test (consult pathologist): if the boy is within 6 months of spontaneous puberty, the response to the test will be pubertal, rather than prepubertal.[rcpa.edu.au]

Initial workup should include a thorough history, physical examination, and targeted investigations. No single test is considered foolproof for differentiation between CDGP and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH).[journals.lww.com]

Females should also undergo a workup for primary amenorrhea before a diagnosis of CDGP is made. Children with transient hypogonadotropic hypogonadism may achieve fertility after the underlying cause is addressed.[lecturio.com]

[…] healthy physical development. [2] Delay of puberty may also occur due to various causes such as malnutrition, various systemic diseases, or defects of the reproductive system ( hypogonadism ) or the body's responsiveness to sex hormones. [2] Initial workup[en.wikipedia.org]

Turner Syndrome) Radiation exposure Head Trauma Brain Tumor Constitutional delay of growth and Puberty (60% of boys, 30% of girls) Most common cause of Delayed Puberty (diagnosis of exclusion) Consistent findings DelayedBoneAge Family History of Delayed[fpnotebook.com]

Bone age: a delayedboneage may occur in CDGP, growth hormone deficiency and hypothyroidism. Bone age is established by a wrist X-ray. MRI or CT scan of the pituitary and surrounding structures may be indicated.[patient.info]

Delayedboneage is also seen in children with gonadal failure, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and children with chronic illness. If a tumor is suspected, prolactin and hCG levels may aid in diagnosis.[lecturio.com]

Treatment for early puberty in males is generally a shot treatment using the drug Lupron. Shots are given every three months until deemed unnecessary by a medical professional.[mcsodoctors.com]

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Does my child need treatment for delayed puberty? What are the options for treatment? What are the risks and benefits of each treatment option? How long will my child need treatment? Edited: November 2017[hormone.org]

] Although serum growth hormone levels are low in constitutional delay of puberty, they increase after treatment with sex hormones and in those cases, growth hormone is not suggested to accelerate growth. [7] Subnormal vitamin A intake is one of the etiological[en.wikipedia.org]

The focus then turns to the pathophysiology and treatment of hypogonadism and other forms of testicular dysfunction, such as Klinefelter syndrome, cryptorchidism, and disorders of the pituitary, as well as reproductive and endocrine consequences of cancer[books.google.com]

Prevention Most causes of delayed sexual development cannot be prevented. To help reduce the chance, make sure your child maintains a healthy lifestyle. This includes making sure your child is eating well and getting nutrients.[wmhs.com]

“We can say with obesity that prevention is key, and in many cases when we are too late for prevention, dietary changes and more exercise are very important.” SOURCE: bit.ly/1PjqvuR Pediatrics, online January 27, 2016.[reuters.com]

[…] from sending the “start puberty” signal conditions that prevent the ovaries or testes from being able to respond to the “start puberty” signal certain genetic conditions, such as Klinefelter’s syndrome in boys and Turner syndrome in girls 3.[childrenshospital.org]

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